Academic Overview

At Tower Hill, we strive to provide a cohesive educational experience for students in our three year old program (Tower Tots) to 12th grade. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student, with a focus on skill development in the following areas: critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. By the time Tower Hill students graduate, they are well-equipped to fully engage with our dynamic world.

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  • Math

    Tower Hill’s Mathematics Department is committed to providing a rigorous college-preparatory program. Our course offerings cover the major concepts and applications of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functional analysis and statistical analysis, as well as the underpinnings of calculus.
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  • Science

    Scientific thinking inspires a lifelong curiosity about the world in which we live. Through hands-on laboratory investigations, research opportunities and interdisciplinary study, the Tower Hill Science Department prepares its students to be critical thinkers in a dynamic world.
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  • STEM

    STEM education focuses on the intersection and integration of four main areas: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. At Tower Hill, STEM study is not confined to just one subject area; rather, STEM is incorporated into the curriculum of all three divisions. Students learn to make interdisciplinary connections and work hands-on in labs and classrooms to explore new ideas about their world.
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  • English

    The Tower Hill English Department strives to engender a capacity for reason within every student; emphases include recognition of sound logic, comprehension of complex argument and communication about a diverse world. The department’s longstanding values establish that a community of cooperative learners—in heterogeneous and diverse groups—develops most functionally, cultivating compassionate leadership within and among all.
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  • History

    The Tower Hill History Department offers a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum to prepare students for global citizenship in the 21st century. Students will analyze and engage with a variety of diverse perspectives to develop a nuanced understanding of the forces that shape our contemporary world.
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  • Language

    The mission of the Tower Hill Language Department is to inspire in our students a cultural curiosity and to support them in their exploration of one or more languages. Throughout their course of study, students will gain a greater appreciation for diverse perspectives and engage in cross-cultural understanding.
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  • Music

    The Tower Hill Music Department continues in the School’s tradition of presenting a diversity of cultural beliefs, encouraging our students to gain aesthetic sensitivity and preparing them to become well-adjusted community members. At Tower Hill, we believe that musical education is an integral component of a well-rounded, schoolwide curriculum, and we are thrilled to offer numerous opportunities for students at all ages to perform.
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  • Theater

    The Tower Hill Theater Department offers numerous opportunities for students to explore different acting styles, to collaborate during rehearsals and to gain valuable production experience.
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  • Visual Art and Design

    The mission of Tower Hill’s Visual Arts Department is to strengthen our students’ confidence in their creativity and ability to learn new concepts and techniques. We aim to promote the development of a broad range of skills, including critical thinking, visual language capabilities, productive skills, diverse aesthetic processes and affective motivation.
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  • Library and Research

    The Neela Patel Center for Innovation, otherwise known as THE Hub, prepares students at Tower Hill to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilled researchers and ethical consumers. THE Hub is home to a diverse collection of print and online resources, as well as the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC).
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  • The Teaching and Learning Center

    Growth is the central tenet of the mission of the Teaching and Learning Center at Tower Hill School. Established in 2016, the TLC is a resource for students and teachers who wish to maximize learning processes, address specific academic challenges, engage in best practices, seek support for documented learning differences, or challenge themselves to achieve new levels of excellence. The TLC is a process-oriented nucleus of the school that fosters dialogue, innovation, flexibility and excellence in individualized teaching and learning in the 21st century. 
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